Because the use of plastic film mulch is rapidly expanding globally, the authors suggest exploring a non-plastic, biodegradable alternative to limit the threat to soil function and agricultural ...

Around the world, over 25 million acres of farmland is seasonally covered with opaque plastic films used as “mulch” to prevent ... Because the use of plastic film mulches is rapidly expanding ...

But the widespread use of plastic mulch poses a problem ... The practice, which is not only time-efficient, but more eco-friendly because the paper is biodegradable, is finally being adopted ...

Plastic isn’t just a problem in supermarkets. It’s universal on farms, too – but now farmers are trying to ditch it in favour of environmentally-friendly alternatives. The word ‘plastic ...

Plastic isn’t just a problem in supermarkets. It’s universal on farms, too – but now farmers are trying to ditch it in favour of environmentally-friendly alternatives. The word ‘plastic ...

This research project was created to address the urgent need to reduce the use ... crop efficiency and nutrient assimilation ...

Why use mulch? Learn about mulch benefits, how to make mulch for gardens and landscapes, and what type of mulch is best. With temperatures increasing due to global climate change, and long dry ...

Like with silicon panels, you can use a rigid frame to mount thin-film materials. Or they can be affixed to a flexible substrate (like plastic ... film panels are less efficient and must cover ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear ... and find out what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics.